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Italian Almond Biscotti

Italian Almond Biscotti is an almond-flavored twist on the classic Italian cookies. Crisp and sweet, these are a perfect pairing with your morning coffee.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 36
Calories 70kcal
Author Sandra

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tsp almond extract

Optional Toppings

  • 1 cup almonds, walnuts, or hazelnuts sliced for topping
  • amaretto or hazelnut liquor to drizzle over finished biscotti
  • melted chocolate to dip baked biscotti in

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Stir together flour, salt, and baking powder.
  • Beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and add flavoring. Beat again.
  • Combine dry and wet mixtures and add nuts. Roll into 2 logs. Press down slightly. If the mixture is too soft, refrigerate for 30 minutes or add more flour.
  • Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Cool. Slice logs on the diagonal, lay flat on the cookie sheet and bake them again at 250 for 15-20 minutes until lightly browned

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 42mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.5mg